UCLA Live - Calendar Of Events

UCLA Live - Calendar Of Events http://www.uclalive.org World-class Performing Arts en-us Copyright 2012 uclalive.org. Sat, 4 Feb 2012 15:13:33 PST 240 The 39th Annual Annie Awards http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=206 info@uclalive.org http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=206 Sat, Feb 4 at Royce Hall The 39th Annual Annie Awards Sat, Feb 4 07:00 PM Royce Hall The animation industry's highest honor returns to Royce Hall for its 39th annual awards ceremony.

Visiting Productions are not eligible for Choose Your Own or Series Subscriptions.
]]> http://www.uclalive.org/data/production/wide/206.jpg Hugh Masekela Jabulani Tour http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=141 info@uclalive.org http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=141 Fri, Feb 10 at Royce Hall Hugh Masekela Jabulani Tour Fri, Feb 10 08:00 PM Royce Hall Performer, composer, producer, innovator and human-rights activist, legendary trumpeter Hugh Masekela returns to L.A. with his high-energy band of South African musicians. Masekela explores his incredible musical history in a program that includes music from his acclaimed 2009 album Phola, new afro-pop, jazz works and ballads plus "Grazing in the Grass," "Stimela" and "Bring Him Back Home," his anthemic tribute to Nelson Mandela. Articulate and brilliantly musical in a number of genres, Masekela has been a defining force in world music and the struggle for human rights both in Africa and around the world. "...a musician of phenomenal grace and power: intricate and fiery on flugelhorn and still blessed with a voice that can strip the leaves from the trees." -The Independent (UK). This iconic artist is also known for his integral role in Paul Simon's tour behind the acclaimed album Graceland.

Supported by the Henry Mancini Tribute Fund]]> http://www.uclalive.org/data/production/wide/141.jpg Ravi Coltrane Quartet and Christian McBride Trio http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=142 info@uclalive.org http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=142 Sat, Feb 11 at Royce Hall Ravi Coltrane Quartet and Christian McBride Trio Sat, Feb 11 08:00 PM Royce Hall Second son of jazz royalty John and Alice Coltrane, Ravi Coltrane hits UCLA Live with his quartet and acclaimed bassist/composer Christian McBride*. Ravi Coltrane's exciting post-bop tenor sax style has made an indelible stamp on the modern jazz scene and he's a frequent fixture at such prestigious gatherings as the Monterey and Newport Jazz Festivals.

*Due to circumstances outside UCLA Live's control, Geri Allen and the Timeline Band, previously announced as co-headliner of this event, are unable to appear. Ticket holders may request a refund at point of purchase.

Supported by the Merle and Peter Mullin Endowment]]> http://www.uclalive.org/data/production/wide/142.jpg Itzhak Perlman featuring Rohan De Silva http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=143 info@uclalive.org http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=143 Thu, Feb 16 at Royce Hall Itzhak Perlman featuring Rohan De Silva Thu, Feb 16 08:00 PM Royce Hall The reigning virtuoso of the violin, Itzhak Perlman enjoys superstar status rarely afforded a classical musician. Also an accomplished conductor and master instructor, Perlman is a musical treasure who occupies a unique place in the artistic and humanitarian fabric of our times. Harvard, Yale, Brandeis, Roosevelt, Yeshiva and Hebrew University are among the institutions that have awarded him honorary degrees. He's collected 16 Grammys (including the Lifetime Achievement Award), four Emmys, the Medal of Liberty and the National Medal of Arts. He is accompanied by internationally acclaimed pianist Rohan De Silva, a frequent collaborator who studied at Royal Academy of Music and the Juilliard School.

Program:

Rondo Brilliant - Schubert

Sonata No. 2 -andnbsp;Brahms

Hungarian Dances (Nos. 9, 2 and 1)andnbsp;-andnbsp;Brahms

Intermission

Sonata No. 2 in D. Major for Violin and Piano Op. 94 -andnbsp;Prokofiev

]]> http://www.uclalive.org/data/production/wide/143.jpg Max Raabe and Palast Orchester One Cannot Kiss Alone http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=144 info@uclalive.org http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=144 Thu, Feb 23 at Royce Hall Max Raabe and Palast Orchester One Cannot Kiss Alone Thu, Feb 23 08:00 PM Royce Hall The uber-suave Max Raabe and his sophisticated Palast Orchester bring a new, not-to-be-missed show to Royce Hall. The evening will feature the elegant high style and musical glory of the '20s and '30s this urbane group is beloved for, alongside tunes from its fabulous new album, One Cannot Kiss Alone. The album features exquisitely crafted modern love songs, somewhere between futuristic pop and classic song-styling, between vintage and vamp, cabaret and camp, Irving Berlin and Berlin-Mitte. This performance will include Weimar-era classics alongside modern love songs, imbued with the group's consummate mix of irony, melancholy and wit. Blended throughout is Max's effortless narrative banter and playfully imperious charm that woos audiences worldwide.]]> http://www.uclalive.org/data/production/wide/144.jpg Homayoun Shajarian featuring Hesar Ensemble http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=209 info@uclalive.org http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=209 Sat, Feb 25 at Royce Hall Homayoun Shajarian featuring Hesar Ensemble Sat, Feb 25 08:00 PM Royce Hall Hesar Ensemble, with Homayoun Shajarian's vocals and Ali Ghamsari's composition, aims to reform the structure of Iranian classical music, so far to notable success. A group of the most dexterous Iranian musicians, in recent years the main focus of the ensemble has been on polyphonic music and Iranian forms, while also maintaining a rapport with international music.

Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster using the individual tickets link above or by calling the UCLA Central Ticket Office at 310.825.2101.

Visiting Productions are not eligible for Choose Your Own or Season Subscriptions.
]]> http://www.uclalive.org/data/production/wide/209.jpg The Moth Rush: Stories of Ticking Clocks Featuring host Rudy Rush with storytellers Jenny Allen, Kodi Azari, Annie Duke, Brian Finkelstein and Jerry Stahl http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=145 info@uclalive.org http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=145 Thu, Mar 1 at Royce Hall The Moth Rush: Stories of Ticking Clocks Featuring host Rudy Rush with storytellers Jenny Allen, Kodi Azari, Annie Duke, Brian Finkelstein and Jerry Stahl Thu, Mar 1 08:00 PM Royce Hall

Join host Rudy Rush of Showtime at the Apollo and Def Comedy Jam fame and a cast of diverse storytellers including prolific essayist and author Jenny Allen, internationally renowned UCLA hand surgeon Kodi Azari, poker champion Annie Duke, Upright Citizen's Brigade regular and Emmy-nominated writer for The Ellen Degeneres Show Brian Finkelstein and author, journalist and screenwriter Jerry Stahl.andnbsp;

The Moth, hailed as "brilliant and quietly addictive," by the London Guardian, is an acclaimed not-for-profit organization dedicated to the craft of storytelling. Each show features simple, old-fashioned storytelling on thoroughly modern themes from wildly divergent raconteurs who develop and shape their stories with The Moth's directors. They've presented more than 3,000 stories, told live and without notes, to standing-room-only crowds worldwide through the ongoing programs-The Moth Mainstage, Moth StorySLAMs, MothSHOP Community Program, MothSHOP Corporate, and the Moth Podcast. The Peabody Award-winning Moth Radio Hour airs on more than 200 public radio stations across the country. Join us for this special Moth Mainstage, featuring stories of chasing the ephemeral, battling the ravages of the endless tick tick or begging the universe for just one more second. Put your pencils down. Time's up.

andnbsp;FREE FOR UCLA STUDENTS!

MothSHOP Master Class with master story directors from THE MOTH. Presented in collaboration with Student Committee for the Arts.andnbsp;Click here for more information and to register.

]]> http://www.uclalive.org/data/production/wide/145.jpg Swan Lake | Los Angeles Ballet Los Angeles Ballet Premiere http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=200 info@uclalive.org http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=200 Sat, Mar 3 at Royce Hall Swan Lake | Los Angeles Ballet Los Angeles Ballet Premiere Sat, Mar 3 07:30 PM Royce Hall Los Angeles Ballet presents the legendary classic, Swan Lake - the abiding tale of a Swan Queen, a Prince, an evil spell, and an eternal love. Choreographed by Los Angeles Ballet Artistic Directors Colleen Neary and Thordal Christensen, to Tchaikovsky's rapturous score.

To purchase tickets, please click on Individual Tickets link above or contact the UCLA Central Ticket Office at 310.825.2101.

To purchase Subscriptions for Los Angeles Ballet's 2011-2012 Season, please call 310.998.7782.

Visiting Productions are not eligible for UCLA Live Choose Your Own or Series Subscriptions.

]]> http://www.uclalive.org/data/production/wide/200.jpg Swan Lake | Los Angeles Ballet Los Angeles Ballet Premiere http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=201 info@uclalive.org http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=201 Sun, Mar 4 at Royce Hall Swan Lake | Los Angeles Ballet Los Angeles Ballet Premiere Sun, Mar 4 02:00 PM Royce Hall Los Angeles Ballet presents the legendary classic, Swan Lake - the abiding tale of a Swan Queen, a Prince, an evil spell, and an eternal love. Choreographed by Los Angeles Ballet Artistic Directors Colleen Neary and Thordal Christensen, to Tchaikovsky's rapturous score.

To purchase tickets, please click on Individual Tickets link above or contact the UCLA Central Ticket Office at 310.825.2101.

To purchase Subscriptions for Los Angeles Ballet's 2011-2012 Season, please call 310.998.7782.

Visiting Productions are not eligible for UCLA Live Choose Your Own or Series Subscriptions.

]]> http://www.uclalive.org/data/production/wide/201.jpg Stew and The Negro Problem http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=146 info@uclalive.org http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=146 Fri, Mar 9 at Royce Hall Stew and The Negro Problem Fri, Mar 9 08:00 PM Royce Hall Before winning a Tony for their Broadway musical Passing Strange, L.A. native Stew and his collaborator Heidi Rodewald rose through the ranks of the local indie scene with their Afro-Baroque band The Negro Problem. After a triumphant return to the city last fall in a pair of blistering live shows, Stew and Heidi are back along with their band for a very special residency and performance. In collaboration with the Hammer Museum, Stew and Heidi will be in residence at UCLA in early November, participating in a variety of workshops, art-making programs and other events exploring themes of life in Los Angeles for a song-cycle entitled The Westside of Your Mind. Material gathered from these activities will find their way into the band's show at Royce Hall in March. For more information and to submit your Los Angeles impression or memory, click here.]]> http://www.uclalive.org/data/production/wide/146.jpg Royce Hall Organ and Silent Film featuring Steven Ball Tillie's Punctured Romance http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=147 info@uclalive.org http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=147 Sat, Mar 10 at Royce Hall Royce Hall Organ and Silent Film featuring Steven Ball Tillie's Punctured Romance Sat, Mar 10 08:00 PM Royce Hall Silent film on the big screen, with sounds from the magnificent Skinner Organ filling Royce Hall. Acclaimed organist and Fulbright scholar Steven Ball - widely known for his aptitude in silent-film composition - sets a live score to Tillie's Punctured Romance, which film historians believe may be the first full-length comedy ever. The 1914 film stars Charlie Chaplin and also marks the screen debut of Marie Dressler, popular stage actress of the time. The film is a rarely seen treasure that was preserved in 2004 by UCLA Film and Television Archive with funding from the Film Foundation, UK Film Council and Saving the Silents.

Supported by the Ahmanson Foundation Endowment

Preserved at the UCLA Film and Television Archive. Restored in cooperation with the British Film Institute from an original nitrate print, numerous nitrate print and safety duplicate negative fragments, a 35 mm. acetate print, a 16 mm. master positive and a 16 mm. print reconstructed by the late John Hampton. Laboratory services by Triage Motion Picture Services, Title House Digital.

Restored in consultation with Bo Bergland. Special thanks to: Academy Film Archive, Gillian Anderson, Kevin Brownlow, Carl David, Film and Photo, Ltd., Film Preservation Associates, John Hampton, Library of Congress, Mike Mashon, Thomas E. Murray, Norsk Filminstitutt, David W. Packard, David Pierce, Mike Pogorzelski, Davide Pozzi, Richard Roberts, Tony Scott, David Shepard, Brent Walker, Ken Winokur.

Preservation funded by the Film Foundation, UK Film Council, and Saving the Silents, a Save America's Treasures project organized by the National Film Preservation Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the National Parks Service, Department of the Interior.

]]> http://www.uclalive.org/data/production/wide/147.jpg Mingus Dynasty http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=148 info@uclalive.org http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=148 Fri, Mar 16 at Royce Hall Mingus Dynasty Fri, Mar 16 08:00 PM Royce Hall The nimble and expert seven-piece Mingus Dynasty has no small task, to carry on the legacy of the most dynamic bandleader, bassist and composer in the history of jazz - Charles Mingus. Luckily the group is large on talent, regularly tackling with fiery panache the more than 300 compositions left behind by the prolific jazz great, including "Better Git It in Your Soul," "Haitian Fight Song" and "Pithecanthropus Erectus." Mingus Dynasty was the first band Sue Mingus organized after her husband Charles' death in 1979. Now, 30 years later, his rich legacy ignites the bandstand as new generations of musicians - many of them not even alive during the composer's lifetime - add their individual voices and continue to interpret and build upon his compositions.]]> http://www.uclalive.org/data/production/wide/148.jpg An Evening with Arianna Huffington http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=207 info@uclalive.org http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=207 Sat, Mar 17 at Royce Hall An Evening with Arianna Huffington Sat, Mar 17 08:00 PM Royce Hall Taking the podium on behalf of Insight University, Arianna Huffington brings her unique world view and out-of-the-box thinking to suggest solutions that can lead us beyond economic, political, and social turmoil. Opening remarks by Laura Donnelley, founder of the Good Works Foundation.

Included in Time Magazine's list of the world's 100 most influential people, Huffington is the president and editor-in-chief of the AOL Huffington Post Media group, a nationally syndicated columnist, and author of thirteen books, including Third World America. In May 2005, she launched The Huffington Post, a news and blog site that quickly became one of the most widely-read and frequently-cited media brands on the internet. Originally from Greece, Huffington moved to England when she was 16 and graduated from Cambridge University with an M.A. in economics.

Tickets can be purchased in person or over the phone at the UCLA Central Ticket Office (310.825.2101) or online using the Ticketmaster link above. VIP tickets at $500 and $225 to include entrance to a post-show meet and greet dessert reception. Reception sponsored by Urth Caffe.

Insight University is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization. Its purpose is to educate heart-based leaders for transformational world service. VIP tickets include a donation to Insight University, all but $100 of which is tax-deductible as allowed by law.

Visiting Productions are not eligible for the Choose Your Own or Series Subscriptions.

]]> http://www.uclalive.org/data/production/wide/207.jpg Noa (Achinoam Nini) The Israeli Songbook http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=149 info@uclalive.org http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=149 Sat, Mar 24 at Royce Hall Noa (Achinoam Nini) The Israeli Songbook Sat, Mar 24 08:00 PM Royce Hall Israel's prolific recording artist, Noa (known in her home country by her given name Achinoam Nini), brings her soulful voice and lyrical sensibility to a special program featuring highlights from her career, with special focus on her latest release, the critically acclaimed Israeli Songbook. Noa has been making breathtaking music for more than 20 years in an incredible range of styles and languages. Alongside her eclectic musical collaborator and guitarist Gil Dor, she has written and recorded in Hebrew, English, Yemenite, Italian, Neapolitan, French and Spanish. In this program, she keeps her roots very close with material featuring moving takes on beloved Israeli classics, "Hayu Leilot," "Mayim Rabim," "Ruach Stav" and more as well as unique originals and other surprises. The program also features Noa playing a unique mix of Middle Eastern and Latin percussion.]]> http://www.uclalive.org/data/production/wide/149.jpg Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra refracted http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=181 info@uclalive.org http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=181 Sun, Mar 25 at Royce Hall Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra refracted Sun, Mar 25 07:00 PM Royce Hall Jeffrey Kahane,andnbsp;conductor
Timothy Andres, cello

TIMOTHY ANDRESandnbsp;Sound Investment commission (world premiere)
MOZART/ANDRESandnbsp;Mozart "Coronation" Concerto re-composition for Piano and Orchestra (West Coast premiere)
MOZARTandnbsp;Symphony No. 40 in G minor

Works old, new and somewhere in between! This scintillating program combines Mozart's beloved Symphony No. 40 with a world premiere by Brooklyn-based Timothy Andres, "unquestionably a distinctive talent." (The Guardian) An accomplished pianist, Andres also joins LACO for "a new completion of the 'Coronation' Concerto" in which he has replaced entirely Mozart's sketches for the left-hand part.

All ticket holders are invited to join LACO for a free Concert Prelude at 6:00 p.m.andnbsp; Some Preludes will feature live performances of short chamber works.andnbsp; All will provide interesting insights into the music and the artists.

Join LACO after the performance to enjoy free food and drinks! Savor the music with treats provided by LACO's unique sponsors. Open to all ticket holders.

Single tickets available through the above Individual Tickets link or by calling the UCLA Central Ticket Office at 310.825.2101.andnbsp; Series Subscriptions available nowandnbsp;through the LACO box office at 213.622.7001 x1.

Visiting Productions are not eligible for UCLA Live Choose Your Own or Series Subscription offers.

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]]> http://www.uclalive.org/data/production/wide/181.jpg Ute Lemper with Vogler Quartet and Stefan Malzew Berlin Nights / Paris Days http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=150 info@uclalive.org http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=150 Thu, Mar 29 at Royce Hall Ute Lemper with Vogler Quartet and Stefan Malzew Berlin Nights / Paris Days Thu, Mar 29 08:00 PM Royce Hall Ute Lemper's panache, versatility and sophisticated repertoire have led her to international acclaim. With this brand-new project she delves even deeper into the glamour of Old World Europe. Crossing national and stylistic boundaries alike, the program features quartets by Schulhoff and Ravel as well as songs by Weill, Eisler, Piaf, Brel and Piazzolla. Berlin's Vogler Quartet - long recognized as one of the world's leading chamber groups - and pianist/clarinetist/composer Stefan Malzew will back the sublime and sultry Lemper in this unique production. Classical repertoire influenced by non-classical elements such as tango and jazz will give way to a celebration of the timeless chansons of an era long past, but not forgotten.]]> http://www.uclalive.org/data/production/wide/150.jpg West Los Angeles Symphony FOUR STARS http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=210 info@uclalive.org http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=210 Sun, Apr 1 at Royce Hall West Los Angeles Symphony FOUR STARS Sun, Apr 1 07:00 PM Royce Hall The West Los Angeles Symphony presents its 20th Anniversary concert, featuring internationally renowned guest conductor, Maestro Benjamin Wallfisch. Also active in Hollywood, Wallfisch was the orchestrator and conductor for the Oscar and Golden Globe-winning score Atonement, and the Oscar-nominated score for Pride and Prejudice. Performing the Korngold Violin Concerto will be young international star Nigel Armstrong, returning from a recent prize winning performance at the Tchaikovsky Competition in St. Petersburg, Russia. This unique program also includes the sparkling Krommer Concerto for Two Clarinets and Orchestra.

Visiting Productions are not eligible for Choose Your Own or Series Subscription offers.
]]> http://www.uclalive.org/data/production/wide/210.jpg Carolina Chocolate Drops http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=151 info@uclalive.org http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=151 Fri, Apr 6 at Royce Hall Carolina Chocolate Drops Fri, Apr 6 08:00 PM Royce Hall Steeped in the rich (yet largely uncelebrated) tradition of African-American string bands of the old South, the Carolina Chocolate Drops have been making a name for themselves with a uniquely modern vibe and approach. Since forming in 2005, the up-and-coming quartet has recorded four albums of brilliant material that Rolling Stone praises for its "dirt-floor-dance electricity." Last year their hard work started to pay off - Genuine Negro Jig took home the Grammy for Best Traditional Folk Album. All of the musicians sing and trade instruments including banjo, fiddle, guitar, harmonica, snare drum, jug and kazoo. The quartet's charm lies in an effortless ability to balance vintage sounds with a contemporary ethos. Band member Rhiannon Giddens sums it up best saying: "Tradition is a guide, not a jailer."

Supported by the Kevin Jeske Memorial Young Artists Fund]]> http://www.uclalive.org/data/production/wide/151.jpg The Pacifica Quartet Beethoven and Shostakovich http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=152 info@uclalive.org http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=152 Wed, Apr 11 at Royce Hall The Pacifica Quartet Beethoven and Shostakovich Wed, Apr 11 08:00 PM Royce Hall Named Musical America's 2009 Ensemble of the Year, the Grammy-winning Pacifica Quartet has received international acclaim as one of the finest chamber ensembles performing today. Recent career honors include appointment as quartet-in-residence at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, the position held for 43 years by the Guarneri String Quartet. In 2009 the Pacifica received the Grammy Award for Best Chamber Music Performance. The ensemble will perform Beethoven's Quartet in C minor, Op. 18, No. 4 and Quartet in E minor, Op. 59, No. 2, along with Shostakovich's stirring Quartet No. 9.

Supported by the Sally and William A. Rutter Endowment for the Performing Arts]]> http://www.uclalive.org/data/production/wide/152.jpg Joan Didion In Conversation with Mona Simpson http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=153 info@uclalive.org http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=153 Sat, Apr 14 at Royce Hall Joan Didion In Conversation with Mona Simpson Sat, Apr 14 08:00 PM Royce Hall Acclaimed novelist, essayist and humanist Joan Didion is the award-winning author of Slouching Toward Bethlehem, The Last Thing He Wanted and The Year of Magical Thinking, a deeply personal memoir recounting the sudden loss of her husband and the ultimately fatal illness of her only child. That book took home the National Book Award in 2005 and Didion continues to create. Coming in fall 2011 is Didion's newest book Blue Nights, a memoir on aging that also delves into her relationship with her daughter. This remarkable author appears for a reading and conversation with UCLA English professor and bestselling novelist Mona Simpson, author of My Hollywood, Anywhere But Here and Off Keck Road.

Supported by Robert Wass and Diane Levine]]> http://www.uclalive.org/data/production/wide/153.jpg Seun Kuti and Egypt 80 http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=154 info@uclalive.org http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=154 Fri, Apr 20 at Royce Hall Seun Kuti and Egypt 80 Fri, Apr 20 08:00 PM Royce Hall Seun Anikulapo Kuti brings his signature Afrobeat to Royce Hall, heading up Egypt 80, the extraordinary combo first fronted by his renowned father, Fela Kuti, whose legend has grown exponentially in the past two years thanks to the Broadway smash hit bearing his name. On the road, Seun and the Egypt 80 ensemble are the thrilling embodiment of that very legacy. Seun's latest album, From Africa With Fury co-produced by Brian Eno, captures the group's extraordinary power, fraught with the scorching rhythms and kinetic funk energy that has earned them worldwide acclaim as one of today's most incendiary live acts. The BBC calls Kuti "a force to be reckoned with."]]> http://www.uclalive.org/data/production/wide/154.jpg Bettye LaVette plus Jon Cleary's Philthy Phew http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=155 info@uclalive.org http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=155 Sat, Apr 21 at Royce Hall Bettye LaVette plus Jon Cleary's Philthy Phew Sat, Apr 21 08:00 PM Royce Hall Two-time Grammy nominee Bettye LaVette is no mere singer. She is an interpreter of the highest order. Whether the song originated as country, rock, pop or blues, when she gets through with it, it is pure RandB. She gets inside a song and shapes and twists it to convey all of the emotion that can be wrought from the lyric. Her live performances are incendiary. The New York Times says, "Ms. LaVette, 64, now rivals Aretha Franklin as her generation's most vital soul singer. She uses every scrape, shout and break in her raspy voice, with a predator's sense of timing, to seize the drama of a song." Joining Bettye is New Orleans' "piano professor" Jon Cleary, with his Philthy Phew trio, which showcases a unique acoustic format as a vehicle for Cleary's varied and thrilling compositions. His music embodies the piquant flavors of New Orleans funk and classic RandB.

In the hallowed ranks of New Orleans "piano professors," Jon Cleary is on the tenure track. Born in England and bred in New Orleans, Jon Cleary is a triple threat combining soulful vocals, masterful piano skills, and a knack for composing infectious grooves with melodic hooks and sharp lyrics. He balances performing on solo piano, with noted funk band The Absolute Monster Gentlemen, and his new trio Piano, Bass and Drums, alongside a career as a notorious hired gun with the likes of Bonnie Raitt and John Scofield.

]]> http://www.uclalive.org/data/production/wide/155.jpg Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra kahane 2 http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=182 info@uclalive.org http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=182 Sun, Apr 22 at Royce Hall Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra kahane 2 Sun, Apr 22 07:00 PM Royce Hall Jeffrey Kahane,andnbsp;conductor
Gabriel Kahane, piano andamp; voice

IVESandnbsp;Three Places in New England
GABRIEL KAHANEandnbsp;New Work (West Coast premiere)
HAYDNandnbsp;Symphony No. 104 in D major, "London"

Like father, like son? Jeffrey and Gabriel Kahane appear on stage together as conductor and composer/soloist for the first time in a concert of particular poignancy. Inspired by his grandmother's diaries, Gabriel's new work chronicles the family's departure from 1939 Germany and the journey that brought them via Cuba to Los Angeles. Expanding on the concert's theme of adaptation and relocation are Ives' Three Places in New England and Haydn's "London" Symphony with its exuberant finale.

Join LACO after the performance to enjoy free food and drinks! Savor the music with treats provided by LACO's unique sponsors. Open to all ticket holders.

Visiting Productions are not eligible for UCLA Live Choose Your Own or Series Subscription offers.

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]]> http://www.uclalive.org/data/production/wide/182.jpg Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet Regina van Berkel's Simply Marvel , Crystal Pite's Grace Engine and Alexander Ekman's Hubbub http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=156 info@uclalive.org http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=156 Fri, Apr 27 at Royce Hall Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet Regina van Berkel's Simply Marvel , Crystal Pite's Grace Engine and Alexander Ekman's Hubbub Fri, Apr 27 08:00 PM Royce Hall

Known for its thrilling strength and captivating skill, the 15-member New York-based Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet cunningly interprets work from today's most innovative choreographers in modern dance.

Friday April 27 features the west coast premiere of Simply Marvel from the Netherlands' Regina van Berkel. The piece contrasts sections of great chaos with cautious transformations using poetic duets and trios and is set to Paganini variations with additional music by Theo Verbey.

Cedar Lake also performs the west coast debut of Crystal Pite's newest work for the company, Grace Engine, with which the acclaimed choreographer continues her exploration of the familiar storylines that connect mankind. Pite positions and frames these narrative elements within her choreographic language. The dancing contains flashes of recognizable narrative, as if the body itself is a cinematic device, capable of jump cuts, flashbacks and montage.

Alexander Ekman's Hubbub, originally created for Cedar Lake in 2010, is a humorous and rhythmical group piece about participation and criticism. The work follows a crowd through a weekly "performance ritual" while a commentator suggests the "right" answers to the meaning of the piece.

Beginning 15 minutes prior to performance during audience seating, the company will offer an on-stage version of its groundbreaking installation performance style recently featured in the romantic thriller, The Adjustment Bureau.

Supported by the James A. Doolittle Endowment]]> http://www.uclalive.org/data/production/wide/156.jpg Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet Regina van Berkel's Simply Marvel , Alexander Ekman's Tuplet and Hofesh Shechter's Violet Kid http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=157 info@uclalive.org http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=157 Sat, Apr 28 at Royce Hall Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet Regina van Berkel's Simply Marvel , Alexander Ekman's Tuplet and Hofesh Shechter's Violet Kid Sat, Apr 28 08:00 PM Royce Hall

Saturday April 28, Cedar Lake features the new work Simply Marvel from the Netherlands' Regina van Berkel. The piece contrasts sections of great chaos with cautious transformations using poetic duets and trios and is set to Paganini variations with additional music by Theo Verbey.andnbsp;

The evening follows with the west coast premiere of Alexander Ekman's Tuplet. This new work for Cedar Lake is a swift, pulsating eighteen-minute tour-de-force for six dancers. andnbsp;Utilizing a score created in collaboration with the dancers own rhythmic impulses and employing their individual bodies as percussion instruments, the soundscape is integrated with original electronic music composed by Mikael Karlsson.andnbsp;

Hofesh Shechter's second work for Cedar Lake, Violet Kid, is an original work for the full company accompanied by a music score also created by the choreographer. andnbsp;In Violet Kid Schechter continues his unique examinations of man's struggle for harmony within a complex and sometimes horrifying universe. andnbsp;In constant shifts between exhilarating charges and contradictory retreats, victims and aggressors, a glimpse into the essence of existence emerges.

Supported by the James A. Doolittle Endowment]]> http://www.uclalive.org/data/production/wide/157.jpg David Sedaris http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=158 info@uclalive.org http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=158 Wed, May 2 at Royce Hall David Sedaris Wed, May 2 08:00 PM Royce Hall Yet another evening of wit and witticisms from one of the world's most savage humorists. David Sedaris never disappoints, from his early days recounting tales of working as a Macy's elf on NPR's "This American Life" to his latest book, Squirrel Meets Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary, a darkly sarcastic series of morality tales set in the animal kingdom. No two Sedaris appearances are alike. Every year the prolific writer reads from unpublished (and hilarious) works-in-progress and shares a book selection from another author he admires during his perpetually sold-out appearances. He'll also graciously sign autographs in the Royce Hall lobby until every insatiable fan has had their chance.

]]> http://www.uclalive.org/data/production/wide/158.jpg The Danny Elfman Project | AYS Symposium and Concert http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=191 info@uclalive.org http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=191 Sun, May 6 at Royce Hall The Danny Elfman Project | AYS Symposium and Concert Sun, May 6 07:00 PM Royce Hall 4 PM Symposium
7 PM Concert

Following the success of The Goldsmith Project, AYS explores the work of famed film composer Danny Elfman. Selections from Elfman's scores for Tim Burton's Batman and Edward Scissorhands, among other scores, will be performed next season alongside classical masterpieces. This is the first in a 3 year project to explore the music and musical life of this brilliant, four-time Oscar-nominated composer. While Elfman has composed concert works as well, this is a rare opportunity to hear his film scores performed live!

The afternoon symposium will feature a live performance and discussion of his innovative work and collaborations. David Newman will conduct the American Youth Symphony in this one of a kind project.

Free symposium and concert. Ticket reservations open March 6. AYS members do not need to make reservations in advance. Click here to become a member.

Visiting Productions are not eligible for the Choose Your Own or Series Subscriptions.

]]> http://www.uclalive.org/data/production/wide/191.jpg Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra 23rd annual silent film http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=185 info@uclalive.org http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=185 Sun, May 20 at Royce Hall Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra 23rd annual silent film Sun, May 20 06:30 PM Royce Hall Carl Davis, C.B.E. (Hon.),andnbsp;composer andamp; conductor

Harold Lloyd The Kid Brother (1927)
Harold Lloyd High and Dizzy (1920)

The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra proudly presents Harold Lloyd's two masterpieces, The Kid Brother (1927) and High and Dizzy (1920).andnbsp;

Dustin Hoffman, honorary chairman
Hanna M. Kennedy and Roger L. Mayer, co-chairmen

In The Kid Brother, Harold is a country boy who is the "Cinderella" of the respected Hickory family.andnbsp; When beautiful Mary arrives with the traveling road show, Harold needs all his quick wits and courage to defeat the villains, win the girl of his dreams and finally gain his father's approval and admiration.

Original score composed and conducted by Carl Davis, performed live by the Los Angeles, Chamber Orchestra.

High and Dizzy, the second of Lloyd's five famous "thrill" comedies, tells the story of Harold as a medical doctor who, after enjoying a few too many alcohol samples, encounters his patient sleepwalking on a skyscraper ledge.

World premiere of a new score by Carl Davis, performed live by the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra.

Please contact the LACO box office at 213.622.7001 x1 for more information.

Visiting Productions are not eligible for UCLA Live Choose Your Own or Series Subscription offers.

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